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E111 PAF

1987 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle99,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 PAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 121,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker area under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill corroded and holed but not prescribed area

o/s inner sill corroded and holed but not prescribed area

rear no plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded ,non prescribed area

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength visible through wheel arch 2 areas chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength visible through engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded ,non prescribed area

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,344 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,791 miles

hole in sill at offside front

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 116,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at nearside joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hole in sill at offside front

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 116,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside sill area badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,807 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 114,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,173 miles

O/S inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

O/S/R inner arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2014 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

O/S/R inner arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,158 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water tank strap under vehicle broken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,829 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear water tank strap broken

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear water tank strap broken

Pass 13 Aug 2009 104,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 101,356 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 97,998 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front door step corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,795 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 95,795 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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E111 PAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E111 PAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E111 PAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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